Pleas Challenging New Criminal Laws Withdrawn From Supreme Court With Liberty To File More Comprehensive Petitions

The Supreme Court today disposed of two petitions challenging the three new criminal laws viz. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, while reserving liberty for filing of more comprehensive, fresh petitions.In passing the order, the Court emphasized on the need for the issue to be addressed by the petitioners more...

Supreme Court Collegium Changes 3 Earlier Recommendations For High Court Chief Justice Appointments

The Supreme Court Collegium has passed a new resolution making changes to its earlier recommendations for the appointment of Chief Justices of the High Courts.The Collegium has made changes regarding its earlier recommendations regarding Justice Suresh Kumar Kait(Delhi High Court), Justice G S Sandhawalia(Punjab and Haryana High Court) and Mr Justice Tashi Rabstan (Jammu and Kashmir and...

Jharkhand Files Contempt Petition In Supreme Court Against Central Government For Not Appointing High Court Chief Justice

The State of Jharkhand has filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against the Central Government over delay in the appointment of the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.“the Chief Justice performs important administrative functions and is the head of the Judicial family in the state. Regularly Appointed Chief Justice is essential for efficient administration of Justice...

Nagaland Civilian Killings: Supreme Court Closes FIR Against 30 Indian Army Personnel For Lack Of Sanctions Under AFSPA

The Supreme Court today (September 17) closed FIRs and set aside all proceedings against 30 21 PARA (Special Forces) personnel accused of allegedly killing civilians in Nagaland, given that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs declined to give sanctions to initiate criminal prosecution against them. It clarified that at any stage, if sanctions are granted to prosecute the personnel, then...

Krishna Janmabhoomi Case | Mosque Committee Moves Supreme Court Against Allahabad HC Upholding Maintainability Of Suits

In the latest development in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Mosque dispute, the Mosque Committee has approached the Supreme Court with pleas challenging Allahabad High Court's upholding of the maintainability of suits filed by the Hindu side.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar heard the matter today, taking note of the Mosque Committee's grievance against the High...

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Seeking Relaxations For Advocates' Dress Code In Summers

The Supreme Court today (September 17), while refusing to entertain a petition seeking exemption for advocates from wearing black coats during summer months, emphasized the importance of maintaining dress code decorum in the courts. The counsel for the petitioner sought exemption the coat and gown requirement while keeping the band, in the light of the extreme summer heat that advocates...

Supreme Court Surprised Over DRT Adjourning Case Saying Its Officers Are Busy With Preparing Statements For Finance Ministry

The Supreme Court today (September 17) expressed surprise over Vishakhapatnam Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) staff being occupied with preparing statements for the Finance Ministry. A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal was informed that the DRT on September 12, 2024 adjourned a securitization application which has been reserved for orders stating that all the staff...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Travancore Devaswom Board's Plea Challenging HC Order Appointing TDB Commissioner

The Supreme Court today (September 17) issued notices in an appeal against the order of the Kerala High Court appointing C.V. Prakash, Additional Secretary (State Home Department) as the new Devaswom Commissioner of Travancore Devaswom Board (Board).A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P.B. Varale was hearing a special leave petition filed by the Board against the order of the High Court.At...

Supreme Court Seeks CBI's Response On Businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall's Bail Plea In Delhi Liquor Policy Case

The Supreme Court today issued notice on the bail plea of Amandeep Singh Dhall, businessman and director of Brindco Sales Private Limited, in the corruption case arising out of the alleged Delhi liquor policy 'scam'.The order was passed by a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan on Dhall's petition assailing Delhi High Court's judgment dated June 4, 2024. Vide this judgment, a...

PIL In Supreme Court Seeks Proportional Representation Of Women, Queer Community, Disabled Persons, SC/ST/OBCs In Bar Councils

The Supreme Court today (September 17) issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking proportional representation of women, queer community, differently abled and reserved category persons in the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils.The plea has been filed by MG Yogamaya, a practising Supreme Court lawyer and member of the Supreme Court Bar Association. Senior Advocate...

Actor Sexual Assault Case | Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Lengthy Cross Examination By 'Influential Accused' Dileep

The Supreme Court today (September 17) raised concern about the extended cross-examination of a prosecution witness by Malayalam actor Dileep, an accused in the 2017 actress sexual assault case.During the hearing of prime accused Pulsar Suni's bail plea, a bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal noted the slow progress of the trial.Senior Advocate K Paremeshwar, the...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On BJP MLA's Plea Challenging Withdrawal Of Consent For CBI Probe Against Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition filed by BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal assailing withdrawal of consent accorded by Karnataka government for CBI to prosecute Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, listing the matter in November. The petitioner challenged the Karnataka...